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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.91, 164.36 and 94.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.91, 164.36 and 94.31 is: 130.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.91 : 164.36 = 94.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.91/164.36 = 94.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.91x = 164.36 × 94.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.91x = 15,499.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,499.50/118.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.34

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